medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Cormack, Margaret Jean wrote:
>
> Which Anthony is the patron saint of pigs?
> I recall a wonderful childrenīs story in which an "anthony pig"
> who wishes to stay thin (and thus alive!) makes a deal
> with "his" saint to find lost objects, as the local population
> is always mixing up the two anthonys.
Antony of Egypt (Antony Abbot) - 17 January.
John Briggs
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